Civil Process
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office provides official service (delivery) for all types of civil process. Civil process involves giving legal notice to a defendant to appear before the court or to place the defendant or their property under the court’s jurisdiction.
The Sheriff’s Office does not provide legal forms, templates, or legal advice. For assistance with these items, please visit the Utah State Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) or contact your attorney.
Methods of Service
1. Actual or Personal Service
Personal service is the in-hand delivering the papers to the person directly.
2. Substituted Service
This type of service is delivery to a defendant's residence or business to a person old enough to understand the acceptance of service. It can mean posting the notice at the door or certified mailing of the notice.
3. Service by Publication
Publication in the newspaper.
The appropriate method of service is determined by law and depends on the specific type of legal action being served.
Processing Tips
Be complete in filling out all the paperwork.
Provide current, full addresses and phone numbers for both you and the defendant.
Identify best times defendant can be contacted at home or work.
Provide a physical description of defendant and vehicle description.
Provide birth dates for all parties (if available.)